Low prevalence of hepatitis delta infection in Cuban HBsAg carriers: Prospect for elimination

Low prevalence of hepatitis delta infection in Cuban HBsAg carriers: Prospect for elimination

IntroductionInfection with hepatitis delta virus (HDV) is one of the most severe hepatitis B virus (HBV) complications, with a more rapid progression to cirrhosis and an increased risk of hepatic decompensation and death. Data on HDV infection in Cuba are limited. The aims of our study were to deter...

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Main Authors: Licel de los Ángeles Rodríguez Lay, Zexi Tan, Maria Caridad Montalvo Villalba, Marcia Samada Suárez, Marité Bello Corredor, Dayesi López Hernández, Barbara Marrero Sánchez, Lidunka Valdés Alonso, Aurélie Sausy, Judith M. Hübschen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
Subjects:
hepatitis delta virus (HDV)
hepatitis B virus
HBsAg carriers
hepatitis B vaccination
HDV elimination
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2022.1069372/full

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